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| ALLEN COUNTY BOARD OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES |
419-221-1385 |
| School Age, Pre-Vocational/Transitional, Sheltered Employment, Senior Services, Case Management, Family Resources, Supported Living, Transportation, Adult Services Home Based, Coordinate Residential Services, Early Intervention, Help Me Grow, Adult Activity Services and Community Based Services. |
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| ALLEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES |
419-228-2621 |
| Financial Assistance: Ohio Works First (formerly ADC), Medicaid, Food Stamps and Disability Assistance, Social Services For Adults, Families and Children, Case Management, Home Management & Transportation, Chore, Homemaker, and Protective Services for Adults, Health Related Services (including Healthchek and At Risk Pregnancy Program), Information & Referral, Ohio Works First and Workforce Investment Act Employment and Training Services; Including the ACCENT One-Step Employment Center; LEAP, Day Care.
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| ALLEN COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER |
419-222-1836 |
| Parent Mentor - Information and support to families of disabled children, Preschool Services – Programming for disabled children (ages 3-5), Work Study – Vocational training and support of disabled students (ages 14-21), Speech and School Psychology- assessment and intervention, ED, MH, and Gifted Programming- classroom programming for these students, Alternative Center- educational programming for “at–risk’ students. |
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| ALLEN COUNTY GIFTED SERVICES |
419-222-1836 or 419-224-4607 |
| 1. Program provided in our county schools for gifted students. Most students range from grades 3-6.
2. Maintains contact with legislators at state and national level to promote legislation for improvement and expansion of services for gifted children.
3. Provides workshops on various topics concerning exceptional children.
4. Conducts academic bowls and leagues.
5. Organizes and conducts Allen County Spelling Bee.
6. Assists area schools with the identification of gifted students.
7. Coordinates a Women in Science day for the 7th and 8th grade girls every other year in conjunction witth the SESA program.
8. Offers a summer professional course for college credits for teachers as needed.
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| ALLEN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-Allen County Combined Health District |
419-228-4457 |
| The Health Department has several divisions that offer a variety of services. Vital Statistics records and issues birth and death records. The Maternal/Child Health programs provide Pregnancy testing and Medicaid application assistance for pregnant women. Health Department nurses coordinate Allen County's Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH). Pregnancy testing is available on Wednesdays and Fridays 8-9am and through the Family Planning Program (419-228-6154). Nurses also oversee Communicable Disease Control which includes general communicable disease and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). An STD clinic is available on Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm. Tuberculosis (T.B.) testing is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8-9am and 3-4pm. Immunization Clinics for children are held every Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm, Thursday 8:30-10:30am, with satellite locations at various times/locations around the county*. Nutritional counseling and supplemental foods are provided through the WIC Program (419-224-8200). Public health education is provided in the areas of AIDS, heart disease, nutrition, physical activity, and the health ministries program. HIV/AIDS testing is available by appointment. The Environmental Health Division regulates restaurants and swimming pools, provides sewage and plumbing inspections & issues well permits. The Environmental Division also provides follow-up for animal bites and public health complaints. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening provided through Women's Preventive Healthcare Project, and community agencies. They also provide physician and community education. (419-224-4500). *Appointments may be scheduled for childhood immunizations (419-228-4457). Adult and travel vaccines are available by appointment (419-228-4457). |
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| ALLEN COUNTY HELP ME GROW |
419-221-0014 |
| -developmental screenings
-connects families to community resources -transportation to medical appointment may be provided
-family play groups and activities
-newborn and maternal health checks
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| ALLEN COUNTY JUVENILE COURT/Treatment & Detention CENTER |
419 227-5531 Treatment/Detention 419 998-5240 |
| Diversion Department--provides diversion services and counseling for unruly and some delinquent youth (e.g., truants, runaways) and their parents designed to eliminate the need for formal court intervention. Located at 1800 Allentown Gd, Suite B Lima, Ohio 45805, phone 998-5249. Probation Department--official supervision of adjudicated unruly and delinquent offenders within the community, Detention Center--provides temporary secure care for children pending court adjudication or disposition, Treatment Center--provides treatment, individual, family, group, and mental health counseling, and educational services for children in a secure setting after a court adjudication of delinquency, Day Treatment Program provides treatment, counseling and educational services to children in a non-secure setting after court adjudication, Restitution Program-provides a work-based program to permit adjudicated youth an opportunity to pay their court-ordered victim restitution, Community Services Program-provides a work-based program to permit adjudicated youth an opportunity to give service to their community as a form of rehabilitation. |
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| AMERICAN RED CROSS - Allen County Chapter |
419-227-5121 |
| Blood related service-blood donor drives; Service to Military Families-sends reports/verifications to military for emergencey notification/leaves, Liaison between military personnel and families; Disaster Preparedness-maintains community-wide disaster plan, Teaches community disaster education, Trains and sends workers to national disaster sites, DAT responds to single family fires; Disaster Relief-emergency assistance (food, shelter, clothing) and other vital needs to disaster victims; First Aid Training-a variety of programs for children of all ages and adults that include babysitting, basic aid training, First Aid for Children today, scout badge fulfillment, various seminars on First Aid topics as well as four hour certified course; CPR-adult, infant, child one man rescuer training that covers rescue breathing, choking, cardiac emergencies and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Professional rescuer training that covers two man CPR, using a hard mask and bag valve mask is available; Health services-other Red Cross certifications: HIV/AIDS, Bloodborne Pathogens, 'Til Help Arrives, AED; Nursing-a wide range of topics and seminars offered including HIV/AIDS training, Home Care, BP screenings, talks and programs can be tailor made to suite a group's needs; Workplace-training for companies at their discretion. Courses are recognized by OSHA and can be taught on-site and broken into modules. Classes range from CPR and First Aid to Blood Borne Pathogens; Water Safety-swimming courses ages 6 months and up. Also offer lifeguard, water safety instructor training, basic water rescue; Special volunteer and nursing projects; Youth services; Planned Giving-estate planning information/seminars, |
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| ARTSPACE LIMA |
419-222-1721 |
| Exhibitions 7 times a year in our 2 galleries, art classes for children and adults, Rally in the Square 16 consecutive Fridays in Summer, Community Outreach. Beautiful galleries and conference rooms available for rent. |
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| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ALLEN COUNTY |
419-222-8500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters: Matches children with mature, responsible, and responsive adults who have volunteered their time and friendship, screens applicants, maintains supervision of matches.
Buddies: Matches children with mature, responsible, and caring high school students who have volunteered their time and friendship, gives high school students an opportunity to do community service with children, have weekly activities with children, which include crafts, swimming, and recreational activities, maintains supervision of activities, provides weekly recreation as well as arts and crafts.
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| BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES-Allen County Health Department |
419-228-4457 |
| Certified copies of birth and death certificates, legitimization of children, genealogy research, birth verifications. Effective July 1, 2003 Ohio law prohibits the issuance of uncertified copies. Records available for Allen County only.
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| BRADFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
419-228-7766 |
| Recreation, Education, Social activities, Forum, Rentals. Bradfield Community Association offers direct, educational, and self-help services. |
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| BUREAU FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL HANDICAPS, (BCMH) |
Local: 419-228-4457, ODH: 419-245-2840 |
| 1. Diagnositc Services: provides comprehensive medical assessment to rule out or verify a suspected medically handicapping condition and to prepare a plan of treatment for any identified problems.
2. Treatment Services: provides definitive medical/surgical treatment for an eligible medically handicapping condition based on recognized Standards of Care.
3. Service Coordination Services: assists families to identify and obtain needed services for the Treatment Program.
4. Public Health Nursing Services
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| CHILD HEALTH CLINIC-Allen County Health Department |
419-228-4457 |
| The Child Health Clinic offers a variety of services to children who do not have a family doctor. Services include: Well Child Screening, age 0-21; Screenings for lead, sickle cell and low blood iron; Growth and Nutritional Assessment; Developmental Screening; Vision and Hearing Screening; Immunizations checked and updated; Health Education; Early discharge and 2 week check-ups for new babies; Referrals to Specialists when appropriate. Social services available include: Psychological Assessment, Screening, Referrals, and limited Counseling. |
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| COMMUNITY CONNECTION FOR OHIO OFFENDERS, INC., DIVISION OF ALVIS HOUSE |
419-225-8793 |
| Community Services-Post Release Services: Community Connection offers support, assistance, consultations, transitional and educational programming and referrals for offenders, ex-offenders and their families. Services include: case management, employment assistance, information and referral services, and other assistance on an as needed basis.
Insititutional Services-Aunt Mary's Storybook Project: Incarcerated parents tape record books for their children to strengthen family bonds and encourage literacy. Currently established in 12 Ohio prisons.
Prison Literacy: Trained inmate tutors teach inmate students to increase their reading skills. Using the newspaper as a teaching tool, students gain basic life-skills and increase their employability.
Restorative Justice:Community Connection addresses repairing the harm done to individuals by providing: a)victim awareness panels to offenders, b)the opportunity for victims of violent crimes to dialogue with their offenders, and c)ex-offender speakers to address inmates concerning personal accountability. We work to bridge the gap between victims and offenders in a constructive manner. |
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| COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS OF GREATER LIMA |
419-227-1303 |
| Liaison with Ohio Arts Council, Acts as advocate for the Arts, Assists arts organizations--all phases, Resource for questions concerning art, art programs, Publishes monthly Calendar of Events, Initiator and catalyst for: Special arts events, e.g., dance, mime, opera, and theatre, Summer Concert-in-the-Parks series, Artist residencies in the schools and community, Shakespeare student matinees, Children's theatre, Workshops.
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